Lunar Exploration

Prospective of Korean space project, Lunar Exploration

Lunar exploration represents an opportunity to facilitate the rapid development of space technology and would be a stepping stone for the exploration of deeper space. The capability of Lunar exploration is also known to be an indication of a nation’s achievement in the field of science and technology.

The Lunar exploration is a stepping stone to the rapid development of space technology and a stepping stone for further space exploration.

The Lunar exploration ability is also an indicator of the level of national power such as the scientific and technological power of a country.

Since the 2000s there has been strong competition among Asian countries to explore space and the Moon. China and Japan launched a lunar orbiter in 2007, while India dispatched a lunar orbiter in 2008 and China became the third country in the world after the US and former Soviet Union to land a probe, Chang'e 3, on the Moon.

Advanced aerospace countries, including these emerging countries in Asia, are now carrying out the exploration of planets and asteroids in the solar system, including Mars and Jupiter. The purpose of such exploration is to gain the edge in space development and enhance national competitiveness.

Korea has also implemented an ambitious national program of lunar exploration. The lunar mission would enhance the capacity to advance Korea's space technology to the next level and increase both the national brand value and national pride.

According to the poll by reflecting such expectations, 72% of Koreans support the lunar mission favoring of the budget for lunar exploration. The tangible and intangible economic value of Korea's lunar exploration is expected to be around KRW 3.8 trillion, which is more than five times the planned investment.